Make History: Celebrate With `Classic Black`

January 23, 1985|By Tasia Kavvadias.

Classic Black`` is the theme of a monthlong series of 22 free performances, films, and lectures highlighting Black History Month in the Chicago Public Library Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. A gala public kickoff will feature bass-baritone William Warfield at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 1 in the center`s Preston Bradley Hall. The New Art Orchestra, formed for this event, and Joseph Malbrough of the Chicago City Ballet also will perform. Other events scheduled at the Cultural Center include a poetry reading by Illinois poet laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, a concert of music by black composers, to be performed by the Bridgetower Academy String Quartet, and a performance of Shakespeare`s ``King Lear`` by an interracial cast of the Chicago City Theater. Brochures listing the events are available at the Cultural Center and other Chicago Public Library locations. Or for weekly updated listings of events call 346-3278.

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After the American Ballet Theater`s performance of ``Romeo and Juliet``

Feb. 9 in the Auditorium Theatre, the Chicago Friends of ABT will welcome the cast at a party at 11 p.m. in the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, 356 W. Huron St. An Italian buffet prepared by Monique Hooker, of Monique`s Cafe, will keep the mood of the ballet`s Verona setting. Dancing to music by disc jockey Barbara Walsh is included in the $25 a person ticket price. More information is available by calling Dolores Strahl at 527-5030 or Linda Hindley at 670-2450 during weekday office hours. (The American Ballet Theater will perform at the Auditorium Feb. 5-16.)

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A series of lectures on health-care issues for women of all ages, sponsored by the nursing department of Prentice Women`s Hospital and Maternity Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will begin with ``The Superwoman Syndrome--Women Under Stress`` at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 1st-floor auditorium at 303 E. Chicago Ave. Dr. Gilla Davis, of Northwestern Medical School`s departments of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology, will be the speaker. A 5 p.m. wine and cheese reception will precede the lecture, which will end at 7 p.m. The fee is $5. For more information or to register, call 908-7503 or 649-7503.

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Beer connoisseurs or just plain beer-likers may take part in a tasting of imported brews to benefit the Chicago Hearing Society from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Blackstone Hotel, Michigan Avenue at Balbo Drive. The $10 a person admission price includes snacks and entertainment and beer. For more information, call 939-6888 or 427-2166 (for the hearing impaired) during business hours.

FASHION CALENDAR

Wednesday: Furs from Alper-Richman will be modeled during tea or cocktails from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Drake Hotel`s Palm Court. For reservations call 787-2200. . . . Fitness expert Rena Ettlinger will demonstrate exercise equipment and a new program from noon to 1 p.m. in the Corporate Level area of the Carson Pirie Scott & Co. State Street store. For reservations call 744-6000. Also, the native American Big Timber Kwo Ne She Dancers will perform from noon to 1 p.m. on the 7th floor as part of Carsons` Salute to the Bride International. . . . A Chanel makeup artist will be available for consultation from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Saks Fifth Avenue`s Oakbrook Center store. For an appointment call 789-3900, ext. 365. Also Thursday.

Thursday: ``The Problems Facing the Yuppie Woman`` will the topic of a lecture by Dr. Jack Berger of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke`s Medical Center from noon to 1 p.m. in the Corporate Level area of Carson`s State Street store. Call 744-6000. Also, Carson`s Salute to the Bride International continues with the Greek Macedonian Dancers of the Macedonian Foundation of America performing from noon to 1 p.m. on the 7th floor. . . . Fashions from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche of Oak Brook will be modeled from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Drake Hotel`s Palm Court. For reservations call 787-2200, ext. 27.

Friday: Fashions from That Girl Boutique will be modeled from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Arnie`s restaurant, 1030 N. State St. For reservations call 266-4800. . . . Arline Kallick, medical social worker for the Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Program, will talk about what women and men should know about breast cancer from noon to 1 p.m. in the Corporate Level area of Carson`s State Street store. Call 744-6000.